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GV55 VGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,246 mi
Last recorded59,246 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 58,016 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,411 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 56,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,690 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 54,690 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 52,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,081 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 50,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,676 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,819 miles

both sides rear tyer deteroated out side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,707 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 14,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,792 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GV55 VGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV55 VGU registered?

GV55 VGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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